College Board · 2026
SAT Exam Guide 2026 (Digital SAT): Topics and Scoring
Digital SAT topics, raw-to-scaled scoring logic, prep plan and approximate calculator. Official scaled conversion is published per administration by College Board.
- Total questions
- 98
- Duration
- 134'
Topic distribution
Reading & Writing
54 total questions- Information & ideas
- Craft & structure
- Expression of ideas
- Standard English conventions
Math
44 total questions- Algebra
- Advanced math
- Problem solving & data analysis
- Geometry & trigonometry
Score formula
Digital SAT scaled scores: Reading & Writing (200-800) and Math (200-800), summed to a 400-1600 total. The estimator counts raw correct answers; the official scaled conversion depends on adaptive routing and is published per administration.
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Frequently asked questions
How many questions and how long is SAT?
98 questions in 134 minutes. Distribution: Reading & Writing: 54, Math: 44.
How is the SAT score calculated?
Digital SAT scaled scores: Reading & Writing (200-800) and Math (200-800), summed to a 400-1600 total. The estimator counts raw correct answers; the official scaled conversion depends on adaptive routing and is published per administration. The on-page calculator lets you input nets and produces an estimate using the 2026 formula.
Which year does the formula apply to?
Sourced from the 2026 College Board guideline (College Board Digital SAT — Test Specifications). The calculator is updated whenever changes are published.
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